Media Statement Regarding Cooper University Health Care's State and Federal Government Settlement

CAMDEN, NJ--(Marketwire - Jan 24, 2013) - "After more than three years of extended discussions with government lawyers, we decided, in the best interests of Cooper, to settle our dispute without the admission of wrongdoing to avoid the burdens and uncertainties of a protracted litigation. This allows us to focus our full energies on serving our community."

John P. Sheridan, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Cooper University Hospital